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US Army Procures SkyRaider Drones for Chemical and Biological Missions

The US Army has selected Teledyne FLIR Defense to deliver over 45 R80D SkyRaider drones under an $11.2 million contract supporting CBRN missions. Designed to aid troops operating in...

June 5, 2026
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Lockheed Demonstrates First Drone Intercept with GRIZZLY Launcher and JAGM

Lockheed Martin has carried out the inaugural demonstration of its GRIZZLY containerized launcher intercepting a Group 3 one-way attack drone using a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM). The test, held...

Vegvisir Introduces Advanced Communications Suite and Virtual Command Hub

At Eurosatory 2026, Vegvisir is set to unveil new technologies focused on strengthening communications resilience and improving situational awareness across complex battlefield environments. Central to the portfolio is a...

June 5, 2026
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Thales RF Weapon Neutralizes 80 Drones During Large-Scale Test

Recent testing of Thales’s RapidDestroyer RF directed-energy weapon saw the system take down 80 drones, highlighting its potential as a battlefield-ready counter-drone capability. Equipped with a four-panel effector, the...

June 5, 2026
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US Navy Explores Containerized Deployment Option for HELIOS Laser

Efforts are underway to develop a containerized architecture for the US Navy’s 60-kW-class HELIOS directed-energy weapon, with lawmakers seeking additional investment to accelerate the adoption of mobile laser-based defense...

Milrem and VDL Defentec Launch Netherlands Production Line for Ukraine UGVs

As part of a program to supply 100 THeMIS UGVs to Ukraine, Milrem Robotics and VDL Defentec have established a dedicated manufacturing line in the Netherlands. The facility is...

Brazil Eyes Acquisition of 20 Additional Swedish Gripen Fighters

Brazil plans to purchase 20 more Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets from Saab, increasing its planned fleet beyond the 36 aircraft already contracted. Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson said...

June 4, 2026
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